metallurgy — the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmetəlɜːrdʒi/
Example Sentences
- The metallurgy professor's experiments were so hot, even the fire department wanted his recipes!
- Modern metallurgy has revolutionized smartphone manufacturing.
- She chose metallurgy because she wanted to make her career as solid as steel.
metallurgy
NOUN[/ˈmetəlɜːrdʒi/]
the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification
the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Metallurgy derives from Ancient Greek, combining 'metallon' (metal) and 'ergon' (work, labor). The term literally means 'work with metals' and reflects the technological importance of metalworking in ancient Greek civilization.
Breakdown
metallon (metal) + ergon (work, labor) + -y (study of, science of). The suffix -y transforms the compound into an abstract noun denoting a field of study or technical practice.
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📝Examples
“The metallurgy professor's experiments were so hot, even the fire department wanted his recipes!”
“Modern metallurgy has revolutionized smartphone manufacturing.”
“She chose metallurgy because she wanted to make her career as solid as steel.”
“Ancient metallurgy techniques are still studied today.”
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